Photochemist (1095)
Expertise
Identified proofing for the printing industry as a market and was responsible for development and introduction of DYLUX proofing products.
Initiated work at Du Pont on near-infrared induced color-forming systems.
Initiated work in bi-imidazole chemistry which resulted in substantial new businesses for Du Pont.
Photopolymerization:
Photochemistry
Near Infrared Imaging
UV Imaging
Light Stability
Patent and Literature Searches
Photographic Systems
Experience
Independent Consultant In Photo imaging Technology 1991 - 2003
Photo imaging consultant for United States, Europe and Asia firms focused on research planning, formulation studies, technology assessment and patent issues.
Operates small laboratory for formulation studies.
Areas of current interest: Near infrared imaging, UV-imaging, light stability, infrared imaging systems, photo polymerization.
Du Pont Company, Wilmington, DE
Subsystem Manager/Senior Research Associate Dupont 1986 - 1991
Coordinated program for novel xeroprinting masters for Electrostatic Master Proofing Program.
Lead team of six scientists responsible for patent activities and technical liaison with manufacturing.
Directed successful effort toward laser-imaginable xeroprinting photo receptors.
Supervised Paper Evaluation Laboratory.
Research Associate 1978 - 1986
Conducted research resulting in novel class of patentable organic photo receptors.
Developed high speed photo polymer imaging systems.
Optimized technology for novel method of producing color TV tubes.
Reformulated black DYLUX proof paper and introduced it commercially.
Research Associate, Organic Chemicals, 1969 - 1978
Invented novel class of bi-imidazole photoinitators patented products that significantly extended DYLUX patent estate.
Initiated successful marketing efforts for novel proofing products in U.S. And Europe.
Interacted with U.S. Air force and Navy to develop reconnaissance products.
Developed new processes for photo decoration of wood and leather. Investigated applications for novel imaging materials and cholesteric liquid crystals in graphic arts, decorative and information handling fields.
Earlier Work at Dupont, Organic Chemicals Deptartment
Research in dyes, pigments, uv-screening agents, application of dyes to novel areas.
Invented novel photo imaging system and directed group of four scientists to prove the process.
Initiated work on near-infrared introduced color-forming systems.
Honors & Publications
DuPont's Lifetime Achievement Award for Development of hexa-biimidazole chemistry (2000).
DuPont's Pedersen Award for Contribution to Imaging Technology (2001).
DuPont's Plambeck Award for Contribution to Photo polymer Technology (2001.
25 issued or applied for US Patents onocloration of aluminum, UV-screening agents and photo imaging; most recent issue U.S. in 2001.
Education
Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), University of Wisconsin
MS, BS (Chemistry), University of Chicago
Courses at AMA (Supervision), MIT (Material Sciences